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code
(k/oU/d )

noun (n)

  • a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    codification
    source: wordnet30
  • a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    computer code
    source: wordnet30
  • A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • attach a code to(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later.
    source: wordnet30
  • convert ordinary language into code(verb.communication)
    Example:
    We should encode the message for security reasons.
    Synonym:
    cipher, cypher, encipher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code
    source: wordnet30
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